Get Certified

Most Americans eat some kosher food every day, but chances are they’re not aware of it. Take a walk down the aisles of any supermarket and you will see that certification appears on over 60% of America’s produced foods that are certified kosher, from the coveted Oreo to the thirst-quenching Coca-Cola. Over $150 billion of kosher certified products are consumed annually, and spending continues to rise dramatically.

Instructions

Peel and chop 2 1/4 cucumbers and put the rest aside for garnishing. Puree the chopped cucumbers, buttermilk, yogurt, onion and cumin in blender or food processor until smooth. Season the soup with salt and pepper. Cover and chill until very cold, at least 4 hours. (Can be made1 day ahead and kept refrigerated.) Finely chop the remaining 3/4 cucumber. Mound the “fake” crabmeat in center of 8 bowls, dividing equally. Ladle the cold soup around “fake” crabmeat. Sprinkle the top of the soup with chopped tomato, green onions and finely chopped cucumber. Serves 8.